Confirmed settings include "stormy islands to war-torn forests and a sprawling dark fantasy metropolis", while the story is said to see "a tired hero who wants to set things right but can't put down his swords until his conscience allows - if it ever does".

The game won't feature any loading screens, and monster hunting will be one of the new features available in the open setting.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will arrive on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2014.